Category Archives: Know Your Farmer Know Your Food

Small Town Sweets Go Nationwide with FSA

Posted on June 17, 2016 by cassiebable

By Michael Booth, Public Affairs Specialist Here at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), we’re always looking for ways to better serve farmers and ranchers.  Normally, that means a lot of talk about corn, wheat, soybeans, … Continue reading →

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Alabama Farm Family Turns Food and Fiber into Story of Success

Posted on June 9, 2016 by cassiebable

By Cassondra Searight, Public Affairs Specialist, Alabama Farm Service Agency Many producers strive to grow healthy food for their family, neighbors and the U.S. population.  Vaden Farms in Lauderdale County, Alabama, operated by Randall and Tami Vaden with the help … Continue reading →

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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

Posted on June 9, 2016 by cassiebable

In the agriculture industry, where less than two percent of the population grows the food and fiber consumed by our entire population, it can be easy for consumers to overlook the people responsible for planting, maintaining, and harvesting this important … Continue reading →

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